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College Board, change the date!

by Emma Cavanagh, News Editor • May 27, 2026

May is one of the most exciting months for high school students as the end of the school year approaches, but it is also stressful for those taking AP tests. These college level exams are cumulative assessments...

Senior Assassin take over: how a game is changing high school culture

by Jenesis Brun, Editor-in-Chief (Social Media) • May 1, 2026

Sunday, April 19th commenced the start of GRHS’ 2026 senior assassin game, marking the unofficial kickoff of the final stretch of senior year. While not technically affiliated with the school,...

GRHS Theater Company performs Disney’s “Freaky Friday”

by Jenesis Brun, Editor-in-Chief (Social Media) • March 4, 2026

From Thursday, February 5th to Saturday, February 7th, the GRHS Theatre Company ran it’s winter musical, Disney’s “Freaky Friday.” The auditorium was packed with around 100 onlookers,...

Valentine’s day chocolates: What to get next year

by Emma Cavanagh, News Editor • March 4, 2026

Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be the same without the traditional gift of a box of chocolates. Whether you are buying for a friend, family member, or your Valentine, you can’t forget this delicious...

GRHS Track Sensation Izabela Samu Breaks Two Long-Standing School Records

by Ella Torsiello, Editor-in-Chief (Layout) • March 7, 2025

With the winter sport season coming to an end, Winter Track at Glen Rock High School has been insanely successful. On Feb. 4, Izabella Samu broke 2 Glen Rock High School records in the 55 meter-hurdles...

From Our Tables to Yours: Loved Family Recipes for Thanksgiving

by Ellie Hughes, Editor-in-Chief • November 26, 2024

Nana's Pumpkin Bread recipe: Pumpkin Bread Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Grease 2 aluminum loaf pans 3 ⅓ cups of flour 2 ½ cups of sugar 2 teaspoons of baking soda 1...

Semi-formal: how the sleepy sophomores spent an amazing night under the stars

by Jenesis Brun, Editor-in-Chief (Social Media) • May 30, 2024

The term “semi-formal” (or half-dress) refers to the appealing level of clothing between formal and informal. This definition is the foundation for schools’ semi-formal dances, normally hosted for...

Auditorium shut down for stage repairs

by Jenesis Brun, Editor-in-Chief (Social Media) • February 29, 2024

The auditorium at Glen Rock is a crucial part of the school building. All important assemblies, school meetings, and productions are held in it. It’s one of the only places that can fit the entire...

The baking of Fairycakes

by Jenesis Brun, Editor-in-Chief (Social Media) • November 21, 2023

Every year Glen Rock High School puts on numerous productions through our theater company. The last hit, Little Shop of Horrors, was nominated for a Metro Award for costumes and set design in the...

How the Fall 2023 Pep Rally came together

by Neil Sahu, Copy Editor • October 31, 2023

Every year in celebration for our fall athletes, Glen Rock High School holds a pep rally in the gym, in the middle of October. At every pep rally, each grade has its own section of the high school gym,...

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